The founder-father of Ch. Ishwar Singh Mahila Shikshan Mahavidyalaya,
Fatehpur-Pundri, its patron or by which-ever such titles we remember him, Late
Ch. Ishwar Singh stands a unique personality that does not find any match in
the history of this region. By virtue of his indelible contribution to the
cause of rural education and the uplift of this area he has become a legend and
shall always be remembered with reverence not only by the elder generation of
more than fifty but will continue to be adored even by the next generation of
this belt for centuries to come.

Even
those from his family circle would not have perhaps visualized that this child
born in a middle class family of Ch. Singh Ram on 5th November 1926
in Staundi village of District Karnal would one day become the pioneer figure
of Haryana.

Late Ch. Ishwar Singh(5 November 1926 –11 February 1998)

Education

So far as formal education of Ch. Ishwar Singh is concerned, he studied at various illustrious educational institutions at
Staundi, Panipat, Rohtak, Meerut, etc. His education, however, was his life-long phenomenon because he continued to learn from his surrounding
atmosphere from nature and from experience of all luminaries with those whom he happened to come into contact. He set a glittering examples to inspiring others
also to continue the life-long process of learning.

Personality

The distinguished and unique personality of Ch. Ishwar
Singh, the founder of our Mahavidyalaya, can in brief be described as calm,
serene, sophisticated, ever-smiling, soft-spoken, well disciplined, embodiment
of simplicity, fair-complexioned, tall having robust body.

Untring Crusader

While in the field of education he was a real seeker, in
the action-field, he was an untiring crusader. He was habituated to make
endeavour indefatigably notwithstanding his busiest schedule while discharging
all his responsibilities as the Speaker, Haryana Legislative Assembly. He used
to devote two days a week exclusively to the institutions founded and being run
by him. Scorching heat, biting cold or torrential rain, nothing could come in
his way of dedication. He had the rare capacity of working non-stop, and along
with him, making others work for eight hours continuously in the field
irrespective of the whatever food was available to eat.

Optimist

He was an optimist throughout his life. Unlike ordinary
people like us who become bewildered and overtaken by the crisis, he never lost
his patience and courageously steered his way through all odds. Ch. Ishwar
Singh will be long remembered for his conviction, resolution and steadfastness
and as one who came out with spontaneous solutions to the knotty problems in
trying situations.

Simple Hearted

He was very simple-hearted person, just like a ‘sidh yogi’,
and was never seen losing his temper. Yet all those working under him had to
remain very alert throughout as he did not like lethargy or indolence. He
showered affection on everyone. He was most knowledgeable person and had a
special command over Science, History, Culture, Poetry, General Knowledge,.
etc. He had an inexhaustible repertoire of village-folk phrases and jokes full
of the content of humour and the essence of knowledge. Everybody was astonished
at his sharp wit, minute observation and extraordinary memory. He had the
potential to realize the dreams he cherished. Broken cot or posh sofa – both
were alike for him and this was the extent of his detached attitude towards
worldly comforts. He worshiped art like anything.

Achievements

Ch. Ishwar Singh’s was a special contribution in the field
of education. Credit goes to him for bringing about a revolution in the field
of women education in Haryana. Kanya Gurukul Anjanthali, C.I.S.K.M.V.
Fatehpur-Pundri, C.I.S.M.S.M.V. Fatehpur-Pundri and C.I.S.K.M.V. Dhand-Dadwana
all these institutions are his unparalleled gifts to the field of women
education. He has been the founder of all these leading institutions.

He was also a representative of various other institutions.
He earned membership of the Court and Executive Council of the Kurukshetra
University and was the administrator of the Ch. Charan Singh Haryana
Agriculture University, Kaul. He represented Haryana in the Punjab University.
He had the distinction of attending London Parliamentary Conference in Delhi.
He was particularly fond of social service, always studying and touring. He
visited England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Lebanon, United State of
America, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Belgium, The Bahamas,
Behrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, Papua New Guinea,
Australia, Philippines, South Korea, Iran and Russia.

International Friendship Society of India, Bombay conferred
on him the honour of ‘Vikas Ratna’ in 1994.

Political Field

He started his political career in 1968 as an independent
candidate. He was a member of Haryana Legislative Assembly in the year 1968,
1972, 1982 and 1991. From 1969-1972 he was the first Chairman of Haryana State
Agriculture and Marketing Board. He remained the Chairman of Public Accounts
Committee from 1972-1977. He also remained the member of the Subordinate
Legislation Committee from 1982-1985. From 1984-1985, he was the Chairman of
the Subordinate Legislation Committee. From August 1984 to May 1987, he adorned
the Planning Board as its Vice-President. From 1991-1995 he graced the Hon’ble
Chair of the Speaker, Haryana Legislative Assembly. From 25 March 1992 he
elected Chairman of the Regional Branch (Haryana) of the Institute of
Constitutional and Parliamentary Study.

In this way he exercised his full capabilities and rights
in different capabilities and led to the transformation of this area. The
people of this area can never forget his huge contribution. Hundreds of salutes
to such a great personality from Ch. Ishwar Singh Mahila Shikshan Mahavidyalaya,
Fatehpur-Pundri.